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Meeting Minutes for February 7, 2013
5: 45pm to 7: 00 pm
Parker Room, G -1, Lexington Town Hall
Members Present: Victoria Buckley, Susan Cusack, Janice Cyr, Michael Martignetti,
Julie Miller, Janet Perry, and Francine Stieglitz.
Members Not Present: Leonard Morse - Fortier
Additional Attendees: Harry Mackay, Liaison for Council on Aging
Meeting Began at 5:50 pm:
The minutes for the January 3, 2013 meeting were approved with minimal changes.
2. Clarification of membership — CoD has eight membership slots which are currently
all occupied.
3. We continued the discussion of draft of capital plan for completion of Title II
projects in the consultant's report - the need to split off municipal and school requests
and how to approach the school related projects with their staff and committees.
a. Victoria sent a letter to Clark Principal, Ms. Monacal, who responded that she
is looking forward to working with the CoD on the elevator project.
b. Pat Goodard may have some money available for a site evaluation for the
elevator. Victoria will contact Pat to confirm this is the case. Sue will reach
out to Linda to find out how to proceed with next steps if the money is
available.
4. There was a brief discussion about the role of Council on Aging (CoA) liaison
position as related to the CoD.
a. Harry suggested the CoD could discuss the role and that he would bring back
our thoughts to the CoA.
b. A question surfaced regarding the number of the handicapped people
registered at the Senior Center. Harry stated that the Center is currently
working on getting this information and that he would let us know when the
information is available.
Additional new business and update on new projects:
a. Francine's update on the Lexpress Transportation Program. The
Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) has put notices regarding the
program in the Minuteman. TAC will be looking at the usage to date. Buses
are being used for trips to the CoA and to Market Basket in Burlington.
Commission on Disability
Meeting Minutes for February 7, 2013
5: 45pm to 7: 00 pm
Parker Room, G -1, Lexington Town Hall
b. There will be a public meeting on Feb 12 about Visitors Center expansion and
renovation.
c. Larry Hale with the MBTA would like to come speak to the CoD about
accessible services. CoD welcomes his attending our meeting.
d. Sue was concerned that when sidewalk equipment for clearing snow from
sidewalks is used the sidewalks become even more un- passable. The tire
tracks leave ruts that freeze, inches of snow are left behind and the banks are
not clean. We will need to look into this further.
e. Is it possible to park in a private handicapped spot? Garry may be able to the
answer to this question.
f. Francine mentioned that Stew Kennedy would like to attend the next meeting
of the Commission to discuss possible plans for providing handicapped access
to the Parker Meadow Conservation Area.
g. Additionally, Fred Johnson, VP of the Board of the Lexington Symphony,
would like to attend a CoD meeting to discuss acoustics in Cary Hall. He will
contact Victoria when he returns from Australia.
Meeting Adjourned at: 6:50 PM
Next Meeting: March 7, 2013
Meeting Minutes Submitted by: Janice Cyr, Commission Member